BREAKING: Paris Saint-Germain’s injury woes deepen as midfielder Fabián Ruiz has been ruled out for Sunday’s crucial clash against Lille in Ligue 1. The club confirmed today that Ruiz is undergoing treatment for an adductor injury sustained during the Champions League match against Barcelona on Wednesday.
As of Saturday, PSG is grappling with a staggering list of injuries affecting six key players, leaving coach Luis Enrique in a tough spot ahead of this weekend’s match. Fellow midfielder João Neves, initially set to start against Barcelona, was sidelined after a pregame warmup and will miss his third consecutive Ligue 1 game due to a thigh injury.
“I won’t take any risks with any player,” Luis Enrique stated. “Neves warmed up with the team because we thought he might play, but he got injured.”
The injury crisis continues to plague the defending champions, with captain Marquinhos, winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, and forwards Désiré Doué and Ousmane Dembélé also unavailable for selection. In a twist, despite their injuries, both Neves and Kvaratskhelia have been called up for international duty by their respective national teams, raising eyebrows among fans and experts alike.
“I understand the (national team) coaches, because I was one,” Enrique remarked. “I think all the coaches try to do the same thing. I have nothing to add.”
PSG enters the match against Lille level on 15 points with rivals Lyon, who will host Toulouse in an early game on Sunday. As the clock ticks closer to kickoff, the pressure mounts on PSG to secure a win amidst this injury crisis.
In a notable development, goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier is set to face his former club after joining PSG in the offseason for around 40 million euros (approximately $47 million).
Fans and analysts alike are watching closely as PSG navigates this challenging period. With injuries impacting vital players, the team must rally together to maintain their title defense in the face of adversity.
Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story as PSG prepares for what could be a pivotal match against Lille.